Pointleaf Manzanita
Arctostaphylos pungens
Also known as: Manzanita
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Arctostaphylos
- Species:
- Arctostaphylos pungens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Aseptis ethnica, Aseptis fumeola, Cecropis moth (Automeris cecrops), Columbia silk moth (Hyalophora columbia), Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidoides), Elegant sphinx (Sphinx perelegans), Epinotia subplicana, Eupithecia graefii, Hydriomena manzanita, Splendid Royal Moth (Citheronia splendens), sulphur moth (Hesperumia sulphuraria), Brown Elfin (Incisalia augustinus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in chaparral and desert regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o